Ricoh-Tejas

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Time to take Digital Printing Seriously

Tejas is the optimal solution for your entry into digital printing.

Tejas is the optimal solution for your entry into digital printing. At HGS Machines we have put 2 decades of our experience in textile printing into proven digital technology to help you meet the demands of today's fashion industry. Tejas provides industrial performance and more sustainable, high quality digital printing at a profitable cost level. With fast turnarounds and full application support, Tejas is the optimal solution for your entry into digital printing.

Combining the best of both worlds with the Tejas print engine

The print engine works with RICOH GEN 6 print heads that have a proven long lifetime, while the unique Trishika technology ensures consistent print quality even in varying room climate conditions. The variable drop size enables you to produce sharp images, vibrant colours and smooth gradations. An inbuilt reservoir system keeps the ink flow smooth to produce fresh colours and crisp designs anytime.

End-to-end support of your business

With HGS Machine you can access decades of experience in textile printing, right from the source. Our application support specialists are dedicated to help you explore new possibilities and will share everything there is to know to keep your Sapphire in perfect condition. And when outstanding results matter, rely on HGS Machine' ink technology. Our performance inks are specially formulated to deliver optimum performance. Our inks guarantee unattended printing without nozzle blockages or print head failures while adhering to the highest standards and legislation on sustainability.

User friendly

To help you succeed in digital, we made sure the printer is very easy to operate. The Printer comes with Open body for an easy maintenance. The installation is plug & play and the latest colour management engine and colour processing tools are included in the preloaded RIP software. A key operator training comes as a standard, covering user maintenance, working with profiles for smooth gradations and vibrant colours with different fabrics, practical tips & tricks, and more.

Limitless Creativity

HGS Machines is a total systems supplier, offering productive hardware, best-in-class software and the choice of reactive or pigment inks. With Tejas we introduce a robust entry-level digital printer that offers immense creative opportunities to print on a large variety of fabrics. A perfect solution for start-ups with enough printing demand to fulfil the need for a medium-speed printer.

End-to-end support of your business

With HGS Machines you can access decades of experience in textile printing, right from the source. Our application support specialists are dedicated to help you explore new possibilities and will share everything there is to know to keep your Tejas in perfect condition. And when outstanding results matter, rely on HGS Machines' ink technology.

End-to-end control for quality output

The combination of the versatily fabric infeed unit, complete control over the fabric during printing, the separate inline dryer and the international recognized HGS Machines Reactive or Pigment inks based on Novacron technology guarantees an end-to-end control for quality output.






Designed for continuous production


Fabric infeed System


  • • Auto tensioning sensor to maintain constant tension throughout the length
  • • Multiple tensioning roller to control boing in fabric and ensure straight edge
  • • Guide supported Convevor with adhesive keeps the fabric even and prevent creases while printing - achieving accurate printing results
  • • Pneumatic controlled pressure roll ensure the fabric pasting even

    • Blanket Cleaning System


  • • Equipped with brush roller and water jets to wash off the lint and excess inks on the blanket
  • • 3 Sponge roller to ensure removal of excess moisture
  • • Infrared belt dryer with hot air to dry the blanket completely and activate the adhesive on the blanket

    • Dryer


  • • Separate infrared dryer for rapid drying of printed ink on fabric
  • • Energy efficient radiation for reduced heat dissipation into the room

    • INK System


  • • 10 litre ink tanks for long ink refilling cycles
  • • Latest degassing and bubble removing system to avoid printhead blockage during printing
  • • Inline ink filters for safety of printhead
  • • Ink refill during running
  • • Low ink warning for operator attention

    • A closer look to inspiring details


    Features Description
    Printing width1800 mm
    No. of PH4 or 8
    Print headsRicoh Gen 6
    InkReactive or Pigment
    Colours8
    Environment ConditionsRoom temperature 20 - 25°C
    Printer ElectronicBYHX
    Conveyor cleaning system3 Sponge roll, 1 brush roll, Back dryer, fabric supprting roll
    Compressed AirConsumption: 0.03m3/min Air pressure: 0.7Mpa
    Print head gapUp to 10 mm
    Rip SupportedNeo Stampa
    Power Supply & Electricity load 16H 26.8KW 32H - 31.7KW (approx)



    Print modes / Production modes
    Tejas with 16H
    Passes DPI Productivity (sq mtr)
    1 600*600 220
    2 600*1200 130
    Tejas with 32H
    Passes DPI Productivity (sq mtr)
    1 600*600 400
    2 600*1200 250

    * Actual performance may depend on the specific type of system and application settings.